Garmin Tacx Boost Trainer, Indoor Bike Trainer

Researched this long and hard and didn't expect to like it as much as I do. There is a great review from someone for this product, his helped me and I hope mine helps you.Took the opportunity in my first week to get 100km done on it, not in one go - an impressive bit of kit and quick to mount/unmount the bike once the stand is in place.My box came with a spoke and a speed sensor although they were not listed as coming in the box. Currently returning these that I bought separately to Amazon now.I've a bit of tyre slippage when I crank the resistance up past 5 but I suspect that's my setup and I will try make some adjustments and put some more air pressure in. Power algo rating is directional, you can feel it in your legs though.Quieter than expected, very sturdy and stable - even at full pelt. Minor challenge on setting it up but there was a youtube video that sorted me out and syncing with zwift etc is seamless once the sensor is installed. The TacX training app is pretty good, some decent courses.All in all, I wish I'd have bought this ages ago.

I enjoy cycling but I’m not competitive. I picked this up following a nerve injury which meant I was rehabilitating for an extended period. I no longer felt confident that I could ride (or even walk) home if felt unable to continue my ride.I picked this up to train at home, outside in the garage or in the garden and it’s been really useful. I’ve used gym / studio bikes and this didn’t feel too different. Still my bike but nice and stable. Fit and smoothness of ride is great. I also really like the front wheel support becoming a handle for rear wheel unit.Only slight problem was changing the resistance. This was very difficult (and I train my grip) and there didn’t seem to be any way to make the movement easier.Why did you choose this product over others?:Trusted the brand

Great bit of kit solid on floor very quiet and an excellent addition to home fitness .Had this for a few weeks and added cadence +speed sensor . Burning and extra 400 Calories a day along with gym .It’s no Watt Bike but it’s not £2k either .Completely recommend

I did not manage to get a smooth ride! The resistance seemed to make no difference and there was no mention in the instructions that I would need a turbo tyre Not good

I am not a power user and am nowhere near the limits of the capabilities. It is strong sturdy and easy to use. I would give a 5, not because it is missing advanced features like sensors and garmin integration (I think this can be added later), but because I live in a small house and it would have been really nice if it could have folded down a bit smaller.

Tried all sorts of turbo set ups and this one is by far the best. The resistance set up is just right from warming up to higher levels of effort. Delighted.

The support says it is also applicable to MTB which is not. It makes noise and touching the wheel.

This thing is clearly not designed for all bikes, despite being advertised as such. My electric-assist mountain bike's own rear wheel axle doesn't fit between the holders on either side (they should move MUCH further apart, or let one side fully detach and be attached after the wheel is in place). I cannot use the supplied one because electric-assist bikes have fixed hub axles containing the drive motor.Furthermore, the adjustment knob underneath (for the rear stand) would not move far enough to provide a stable base, the thread seemingly gnarled which impeded movement past a certain point.It seemed that every stage of trying to get this thing assembled (hence this review having taken so long, with me ignoring the thing for months at a time) SOMETHING would go wrong.Shoddily built crap, designed and built with racing bikes in mind; nothing else.